Cost of living in Shizuoka, Japan vs San Diego, California, United States
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| Food | + 18% | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food in Shizuoka (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic lunchtime menu (including a drink) in the business district | ¥1,667 ($15) | $16 | - 6% | |
| Combo meal in fast food restaurant (big mac meal or similar) | ¥917 ($8) | $9 | - 3% | |
| 500 gr (1 lb.) of boneless chicken breast | ¥400 ($3.70) | $5.35 | - 31% | |
| 1 liter (1 qt.) of whole fat milk | ¥190 ($1.76) | $0.92 | + 90% | |
| 12 eggs, large | ¥285 ($2.63) | $3.82 | - 31% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of tomatoes | ¥450 ($4.16) | $4.19 | - 1% | |
| 500 gr (16 oz.) of local cheese | ¥633 ($5.85) | $7 | - 22% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of apples | ¥700 ($6) | $3.06 | + 112% | |
| 1 kg (2 lb.) of potatoes | ¥700 ($6) | $1.47 | + 340% | |
| 0.5 l (16 oz) domestic beer in the supermarket | ¥400 ($3.70) | $2.61 | + 42% | |
| 1 bottle of red table wine, good quality | ¥4,000 ($37) | $11 | + 232% | |
| 2 liters of coca-cola | ¥275 ($2.54) | $2.19 | + 16% | |
| Bread for 2 people for 1 day | ¥290 ($2.68) | $2.57 | + 4% | |
| Housing | - 29% | |||
| Housing in Shizuoka (Japan) is 29% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in expensive area | ¥146,254 ($1,351) | $3,325 | - 59% | |
| Monthly rent for 85 m2 (900 sqft) furnished accommodation in normal area | - | $2,093 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 2 people in 85m2 flat | - | $185 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in expensive area | - | $2,340 | - | |
| Monthly rent for a 45 m2 (480 sqft) furnished studio in normal area | - | $1,633 | - | |
| Utilities 1 month (heating, electricity, gas ...) for 1 person in 45 m2 (480 sqft) studio | - | $112 | - | |
| Internet 8 mbps (1 month) | ¥5,000 ($46) | $62 | - 25% | |
| 40” flat screen tv | ¥300,000 ($2,772) | $321 | + 763% | |
| Microwave 800/900 watt (bosch, panasonic, lg, sharp, or equivalent brands) | - | $134 | - | |
| Laundry detergent (3 l. ~ 100 oz.) | ¥600 ($5.54) | $11 | - 48% | |
| Hourly rate for cleaning help | - | $25 | - | |
| Clothes | + 3% | |||
| Clothes in Shizuoka (Japan) is about the same as in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| 1 pair of jeans (levis 501 or similar) | ¥10,000 ($92) | $54 | + 72% | |
| 1 summer dress in a high street store (zara, h&m or similar retailers) | ¥4,000 ($37) | $39 | - 4% | |
| 1 pair of sport shoes (nike, adidas, or equivalent brands) | ¥8,000 ($74) | $90 | - 18% | |
| 1 pair of men’s leather business shoes | ¥8,000 ($74) | $137 | - 46% | |
| Transportation | + 70% | |||
| Transportation in Shizuoka (Japan) is 70% more expensive than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Volkswagen golf 1.4 tsi 150 cv (or equivalent), with no extras, new | - | $23,457 | - | |
| 1 liter (1/4 gallon) of gas | ¥225 ($2.08) | $0.85 | + 143% | |
| Monthly ticket public transport | ¥15,000 ($139) | $73 | + 89% | |
| Taxi trip on a business day, basic tariff, 8 km. (5 miles) | - | $16 | - | |
| Personal Care | + 18% | |||
| Personal Care in Shizuoka (Japan) is 18% more expensive than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Cold medicine for 6 days (tylenol, frenadol, coldrex, or equivalent brands) | ¥700 ($6) | $7 | - 12% | |
| 1 box of antibiotics (12 doses) | - | $15 | - | |
| Short visit to private doctor (15 minutes) | - | $99 | - | |
| 1 box of 32 tampons (tampax, ob, ...) | ¥850 ($8) | $7 | + 5% | |
| Deodorant, roll-on (50ml ~ 1.5 oz.) | ¥1,000 ($9) | $3.20 | + 188% | |
| Hair shampoo 2-in-1 (400 ml ~ 12 oz.) | - | $7 | - | |
| 4 rolls of toilet paper | ¥99 ($0.91) | $4.08 | - 78% | |
| Tube of toothpaste | - | $1.57 | - | |
| Standard men's haircut in expat area of the city | ¥5,000 ($46) | $24 | + 91% | |
| Entertainment | - 21% | |||
| Entertainment in Shizuoka (Japan) is 21% cheaper than in San Diego, California (United States) | ||||
| Basic dinner out for two in neighborhood pub | ¥3,500 ($32) | $43 | - 26% | |
| 2 tickets to the movies | ¥2,550 ($24) | $28 | - 15% | |
| 2 tickets to the theater (best available seats) | - | $279 | - | |
| Dinner for two at an italian restaurant in the expat area including appetisers, main course, wine and dessert | ¥5,000 ($46) | $89 | - 48% | |
| 1 cocktail drink in downtown club | ¥1,000 ($9) | $15 | - 36% | |
| Cappuccino in expat area of the city | ¥600 ($5.54) | $5.06 | + 10% | |
| 1 beer in neighbourhood pub (500ml or 1pt.) | ¥600 ($5.54) | $9 | - 37% | |
| Ipad wi-fi 128gb | - | $421 | - | |
| 1 min. of prepaid mobile tariff (no discounts or plans) | - | $0.69 | - | |
| 1 month of gym membership in business district | ¥5,500 ($51) | $52 | - 2% | |
| 1 package of marlboro cigarettes | ¥600 ($5.54) | $9 | - 41% | |
| TOTAL | + 7% | |||
WARNING! This comparison is based on only a few data points. At this point it is only a guess. It is based on 642 prices entered by 75 different people.
These prices were last updated on April 20, 2021.
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For example, you would need at least $10,063 (¥1,089,290) in Shizuoka to maintain the same standard of living that you can have with $9,400 in San Diego, California.
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